Date: 24/07/2010

Veteran Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 saddle tank 'Bon-Accord' made her long-awaited public debut after restoration, on the 24th July when she provided the motive power for the railway's scheduled services. This is the first time she has been in productive use since she was withdrawn from service with the old Aberdeen City Corporation in 1964. [From Dave Scott]

External links

Related images

Three ex-Aberdeen Gasworks 0-4-0 tank engines stored in the southwest corner of Ferryhill MPD in 1973. Left to right are Bon Accord, Mr Therm and No 3. [See image 12565]
Location: Ferryhill MPD
Company: Aberdeen Railway
03/06/1973 John McIntyre

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 Saddle Tank no 807 Bon Accord on her first day on public duty at the Royal Deeside Railway, en route to Milton of Crathes. [See image 18043]
Location: Milton of Crathes
Company: Deeside Railway
24/07/2010 John Williamson

Andrew Barclay saddle tank No. 807, 'Bon Accord' being shunted to her new purpose built shed on the Royal Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes on 27 March 2010. The inclement weather earlier in the year had delayed her arrival on two occasions, but this time it was 'third time lucky' and a good crowd was present to welcome her to her new home. [See image 18043]
Location: Milton of Crathes
Company: Deeside Railway
27/03/2010 John Williamson